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Max Kiesler has compiled a list of“50 AJAX Reference Websites From Around the World”Here is the list of top English AJAX websites as compiled by Max Kiesler:

AjaxianSimply one of the best AJAX sites on the web. Daily updates, insightful commentary and coverage of Ajax development around the world. AJAX BlogDaily AJAX content with sreenshots and commentary.AJAX CampAjax Camp is a community for learning, interacting, and asking questions about web-based development using Javascript and Ajax.AjaxForumsVery active forums focusing on AJAXAJAX FreaksThis website exists to provide you with information to use while learning or developing AJAX. If you need AJAX Help or you would like to provide AJAX Help to other developers, you are in the right place.AJAX GeekAll things ajax, css, dhtml, xml, javascript, and geekierAJAX GoalsAJAX site with forums, code samples, news and articlesAJAX GuruAJAX blog by KishoreAJAX ImpactVery nice AJAX Community with great referencesAjaxLessonsAjaxLessons.com is a resource for ajax tutorials as well as information surrounding Ajax and web 2.0. AJAX LineAJAX Community with a blog, forum and tutorialsAjaxlinksAJAX links, code samples and newsAJAX MagazineAJAX blog focusing on new AJAX developments. AJAXMattersAjax Matters is an informational site about AJAX (short for “Advanced Javascripting and XML” or “Asynchronous JavaScripting and XML”) and how these technologies are applied to web development. Simply put, I started Ajax Matters to collect and share information about the XMLHTTPRequest object, JavaScript and XML.AJAX PatternsThe publicly editable repository of all things Ajax. Design Patterns, Frameworks, Libraries, Tools and Links AJAX ProjectsAJAX Projects categorized by programming languageAJAX ReviewAJAX and web 2.0 dissected. The purpose of this site is simple. Take nifty web-tools, analyze them, post screenshots, and help people find useful (and not so useful) web applications AJAX TalkDiscuss the new webAjax Technology ForumsAsynchronous JavaScript And XML Ajax forums, discussions and tech issues.Ajax TutorialAjax help for newbiesAJAXwithAJAX resources and informationAJAX WorldAJAX discussion group with over a thousand members!Aspects of AJAXAJAX blog with loads of resourcesCoding In ParadiseExcellent and thoughtful AJAX tutorials and techniques by Brad NeubergCyber DummyAJAX code samples and source codeFiftyfourelevenFiftyfoureleven.com consists of a weblog and resources that focus on web development: designing, programming, copywriting and more.Jep’s Rich User Interfaces blogAbout AJAX Performance and some other things by Jep Castelein of BackbaseLogicalleyAJAX blog by Chris van de Steeg author of LiveGridMozilla Developer CenterGreat site to get a first look at AJAX.Panasonic YouthAJAX blog by Rob Sanheim with a focus on AJAX and JavaProtolizeProtolize is a place where we share most commonly used and helpful tools out there that we like to use as a web designer + developer.Rob GondaGreat AJAX Coldfusion content with commentarySoftware As She’s DevelopedAJAX, java, patterns, usability by Michael MahemoffThere and Back AgainThe weblog of Joshua Eichorn, AJAX, PHP and Open SourceTony YooI’ve been getting many requests from people asking for this page where they can access different resources that are not included in Protolize.org website. So I’ve decided to keep this page up for those people.Web 2.0 TechnologiesBlog with resources for AJAX, javaScript and rails

Ben Joldersma has announced a release of Emerge Toolkit. Emerge Toolkit is an AJAX wikipedia framework written for C# wikipedia that uses the Dojo Toolkit.Features as stated on Emerge Toolkit website:

• Instantaneous, two way communication between server and browser.
• 100% C# 2.0. Write your entire application in your favorite CLR-supported language.
• Build application logic with existing widgets, or roll your own.
• Construct your interfaces in C# or XML. Control your design with CSS.
• Model your application domain with the integrated O/R mapper. Write your models in C# or XML. Store them in an embedded SQLite database, or soon MySQL or SQL Server!
• Prototype applications rapidly with our Scaffold and other data bound widgets.
• Present data visually with rich, interactive SVG widgets.
• Tie everything together with our live data binding services — makes simultaneous event updates a snap, perfect for the Living Web.
• GPL and commercial licenses available.

This javascript library allows you to add a window to any page. It is based on the Prototype and script.aculo.us libraries.Features include:

• Resizable
• Minimize/Maximize ability
• Create modal dialogs
• Use visual effects
• Skinnable
• Tested on Safari, Camino, Firefox and IE6
• And more…

Find it here:Prototype Window Class http://blogus.xilinus.com/beta/doc/index.html

PC World has released a list of 25 worst tech products of all time. Here is what made the list:

1. America Online (1989-2006)
2. RealNetworks RealPlayer (1999)
3. Syncronys SoftRAM (1995)
4. Microsoft Windows Millennium (2000)
5. Sony BMG Music CDs (2005)
6. Disney The Lion King CD-ROM (1994)
7. Microsoft Bob (1995)
8. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (2001)
9. Pressplay and Musicnet (2002)
10. dBASE IV (1988)
11. Priceline Groceries and Gas (2000)
12. PointCast (1996)
13. IBM PCjr. (1984)
14. Gateway 2000 10th Anniversary PC (1995)
15. Iomega Zip Drive (1998)
16. Comet Cursor (1997)
17. Apple Macintosh Portable (1989)
18. IBM Deskstar 75GXP (2000)
19. OQO Model 1 (2004)
20. CueCat (2000)
21. Eyetop Wearable DVD Player (2004)
22. Apple Pippin @World (1996)
23. Free PCs (1999)
24. DigiScents iSmell (2001)
25. Sharp RD3D Notebook (2004)

Full Article http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,125772,pg,2,00.asp

I’ve come across these two websites that should be very useful to any Ruby developer.Ruby ManualRuby on Rails ManualThese two sites use Rannotate to generate the documentation. Rannotate can be installed locally as well to display documentation for local projects. Great features include ability to add notes to pretty much anything, powerful searching, multiple documentation versions per library, Ruby syntax highlighting an many more.